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Frozen Shoulder – Signs, Symptoms & Treatment

November 12, 2016 By: Drew Hume1 Comment

Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a reasonably common condition that we really should know more about. The more we know, the greater chance we have of avoiding it altogether. It also may help us help others a little more. [Read more…]

Inflammation. Only Occasionally The Bad Guy You Think It Is.

November 3, 2016 By: Drew Humecomment

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Inflammation gets a really bad rap these days. It’s become the “buzzword” for marketers, supplement developers and our yoga community. The most unfortunate thing is it’s pretty much exclusively described as the bad guy. And that’s really not the truth. [Read more…]

PMSM: Post-Massage Soreness & Malaise And How Thai Massage Avoids It

October 26, 2016 By: Drew Hume3 Comments

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There are many reports of feeling post-massage soreness a day or two after a regular Swedish Massage session. This is more pronounced when deeper tissues are accessed with stronger/heavier pressure. The interesting thing is that Thai Massage rarely induces this feeling. Why is this the case? [Read more…]

The Biochemistry of Touch and Massage in Cancer Patients

October 7, 2016 By: Drew Humecomment

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“Massage is the oldest form of medicine known to humans” ~ Unknown.

Massage can help us in so many ways when it comes to the process of cancer treatment and recovery. There are numerous psychological and emotional benefits to being touched and cared for physically, when you’re going through such a grueling and isolating condition. [Read more…]

The Right Amount of Tension

September 28, 2016 By: Drew Hume3 Comments

So often we focus our time and energy on trying to get rid of tension. This can help us to reduce our aches and pains to some degree, but it’s only a portion of the puzzle. [Read more…]

Thai Massage & ALS

August 23, 2016 By: Drew Humecomment

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a horrible degenerative condition that involves the death of motor nerves (controlling skeletal muscle movement). It recently gained quite a lot of exposure thanks to the #icebucketchallenge that brought it to the forefront of the pop-culture sphere. [Read more…]

Yes, Your IT-Band Is Tight…But It Should Be.

July 13, 2016 By: Drew Hume11 Comments

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A surprising number of people still say to me “my IT band is tight” and so they have been told to “roll-out” their iliotibial (IT) bands, and some even get beaten up with Graston Technique® to the IT band. The thing is though, it’s meant to be tight. That’s it only job. [Read more…]

Thai Massage & Bone Density – Why “Pulling Your Leg” Is No Joke.

July 5, 2016 By: Drew Hume2 Comments

osteoporosis and bone density in massage

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Thai Massage has numerous health benefits – some of which have been explored scientifically, others are yet to be explored through the lens of empirical study. One such area of study that has begun is looking into the effects Thai Massage has on bone health. Specifically, the majority of studies examine its effect on postmenopausal women, for obvious reasons. [Read more…]

Slipped / Herniated Discs & Thai Massage

May 31, 2016 By: Drew Hume2 Comments

At some point in our lives, a good number of us will experience a herniated disc. When it comes to resolving a bulging disc, we can thankfully rely on the natural healing abilities of our body to do this, with most herniated discs healing themselves within a few months. The thing is, that’s a decently long time and it’s something we don’t want to rush for obvious reasons. [Read more…]

Thai Massage & Plantar Fasciitis

May 2, 2016 By: Drew Hume13 Comments

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Before we can discuss the potential of Thai Massage in relieving the discomfort of plantar fasciitis, we first need to discuss what it actually is. Unfortunately it is still a rather poorly understood condition, at least in terms of a strict understanding of its pathophysiology and a replicable mechanism for its development. [Read more…]